Missouri's attorney general is pushing for a teenage girl who brutally attacked another high schooler to be charged as an adult and potentially face homicide charges if the victim dies. The disturbing video shows the attacker repeatedly smashing the victim's head into the concrete, leaving her in critical condition. The case is currently being held in juvenile court, and officials are emphasizing the need for full accountability and justice for the victim.
A 15-year-old accused of severely beating another teen near Hazelwood East High School may be charged as an adult, pending a decision by a St. Louis County juvenile court judge. Outrage mounted as a video of the incident went viral, with the victim remaining in critical condition. The Hazelwood School District condemned the incident and offered support, while a parent expressed concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at the school. The decision on whether the accused teen will be charged as an adult rests with the juvenile court judge.
A 15-year-old accused of severely beating another teen near Hazelwood East High School may be charged as an adult, pending a decision by a St. Louis County juvenile court judge. Outrage mounted as a video of the incident went viral, prompting extra security at the school and police investigation of threats. The Hazelwood School District condemned the incident and urged resolution, while a parent expressed concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at the school.
A girl near Hazelwood East High School in Missouri was critically injured in a fight, with a 15-year-old girl arrested and charged with assault. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, showing the victim being repeatedly slammed onto the street. The St. Louis County prosecutor expressed dismay over the incident, while the Hazelwood School District offered condolences and emphasized the need for community efforts to address bullying and fighting among children.
The Hamilton County Prosecutor wants to try the 14-year-old involved in a school shooting plot as an adult, but his defense team argues that it's against everyone's interests, emphasizing the role of an adult predator in the case and advocating for the juvenile court system to address the vulnerabilities of young individuals targeted on social media. Defense Attorney Jay Clark believes that the 14-year-old needs counseling and therapy, and fears that this case is indicative of a larger issue with predators exploiting vulnerable juveniles through social media.
A 14-year-old student is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated murder for allegedly planning a mass-casualty event at Mariemont High School, along with a co-conspirator. The prosecutor is seeking to have the case moved to adult court, where the student could face a maximum sentence of life in prison. Screenshots of texts between the student and the co-conspirator revealed plans to obtain a firearm and carry out the attack, but police were able to intervene after receiving a tip from another student. The father of the student has been cooperating with authorities, expressing surprise at the situation.
A 14-year-old student appeared in juvenile court charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking to try him as an adult, as an adult from out of state is accused of helping him. The student had been planning to harm students and staff at school for five weeks, with specific victims listed, and had a gun at home. If convicted as an adult, he could face life in prison, while if convicted as a juvenile, he could be held until he's 21.
A 17-year-old boy in central California has been charged with killing four members of a neighboring family, including an 81-year-old man, his son, granddaughter-in-law, and grandson. The bodies were found in the victims' backyard and a shallow grave, with another body found in the teenager's home. Prosecutors are seeking to try him as an adult, while his mother and her boyfriend have been charged as accessories after the fact.
A 13-year-old boy from Ohio has been charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct after allegedly planning a mass shooting at a synagogue. The boy was reported to law enforcement by Discord, a messaging platform, after he created a detailed plan on the platform. Discord's Counter-Extremism analysts detected, removed, and reported the user to the FBI, leading to the arrest. The incident occurred before the Israel-Hamas war, which has seen an increase in hate crimes against Jews and Muslims in the US. The boy is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
Six teenagers have been convicted by a French juvenile court for their involvement in the 2020 killing of teacher Samuel Paty, who was beheaded by an extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in his class. Five of the defendants, aged between 14 and 15 at the time, were found guilty of staking out the teacher and identifying him to the attacker. Another defendant, a 13-year-old girl, was convicted of making false accusations and slanderous comments. The trial of eight adults accused of aiding in Paty's killing is expected to begin next year.
Six teenagers have been convicted by a French juvenile court for their involvement in the beheading of a teacher in 2020. The teacher, Samuel Paty, was killed after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression. Five of the defendants, aged 14 and 15 at the time, were found guilty of identifying the teacher for the attacker, while another defendant, aged 13, was found guilty of lying about the classroom debate. The teenagers received brief or suspended prison terms and were required to stay in school or jobs with regular checkups. The trial for eight adults suspected of involvement in the killing is expected to start next year.
A 15-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old classmate at Westside High School in Nebraska has been ordered to be held without bail. The boy is being charged as an adult with first-degree sexual assault, while another 15-year-old boy is charged as an accessory. The assault occurred in a school stairwell, and the victim immediately reported it to school officials. The accused boys are currently detained, and the case will proceed in court.
A French juvenile court has convicted six teenagers for their roles in the beheading of a teacher by an Islamic extremist. The court found five of the defendants guilty of staking out the teacher and identifying him for the attacker, while another defendant was found guilty of lying about the classroom debate. The teenagers, all students at the teacher's school, testified that they didn't know the teacher would be killed. They were given brief or suspended prison terms and required to stay in school or jobs with regular medical checkups. The trial for eight adults suspected of involvement in the killing is expected to take place next year.
A 12-year-old boy appeared before a judge in Washington, D.C., after his mother turned him in for his involvement in a fatal attempted carjacking. The boy's alleged accomplice, a 13-year-old, was shot and killed by the targeted driver. The 12-year-old was identified through surveillance footage and evidence found in his room. The court learned that the boy has a history of behavioral issues and started smoking marijuana at 11 years old. His mother has tried to get him help, but he has been charged with carjacking and will be held in a secured juvenile facility.
Eugene Watson, a Pittsburgh man, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, criminal conspiracy to commit third-degree murder, and two firearms charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old student at Oliver Citywide Academy. Watson, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, was charged as an adult. His brother, Brandon Watson, was also charged but had his case sent to juvenile court. The victim, Marquis Campbell, was shot outside the school in January 2022. Watson's sentencing is scheduled for January 25, and he could face up to 40 years in prison.
